I stuck with the salad idea but decided to make a chipotle mayo instead. She recommended fried onions and they are my favorite so I stuck with those.

Then I did something that many might find odd but I found delicious. We had butternut squash and baked beans to go along with the hamburgers. At the last minute, I decided just to dump the beans and squash right on the salad.

Mix ground turkey with garlic and chipotles. Shape into 6 patties and cook until done. Mix mayo and chipotle sauce and put on cooked burgers. (Start with a small amount of chipotle sauce in the mayo and taste so it's not too spicy.)

Grill some onions and serve on buns, or on a salad, or however you would like.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Have you ever had Famous Daves Sweet & Spicy pickle chips? They are delicious and I had the idea to use the pickle juice in potato salad. I know, pickle juice in potato salad is hardly a new idea but using this flavored pickle juice was new to ME.

There are probably about 1,000,000 ways to make potato salad. There is no right or wrong way, just many, many different opinions. I love adding lots of veggies in my potato salad. Add however much you want and take out what you don't like. That's the beauty of a good potato salad. Make it your way.

Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the potatoes. Simmer until done, remove from pot and cool slightly. Take skins off if you want, I didn't. Cut into small cubes.

Put potatoes into a large bowl. Add the juice from the pickles. Add the veggies. Mix carefully. In a separate small bowl, mix mayo with mustard, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the dressing with the potato mixture. Taste and salt and pepper to taste.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

I think I'm going to take it easy this week. Hubs works a lot of nights and my brother is gone for the week. So for the most part, it's just me and the kids.

Whenever I am alone, I like to make hummus. For most people, it is a side dish or an appetizer. For me, this is a meal. Some veggies and gluten free crackers and I'm good to go. I just need to decide what kind I want to make. I want to try something new if possible.

Place chopped apples in the bottom of a slow cooker. Juice the lemon over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over apples. Cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or until soft. Mash into chunks or pour into an applesauce into a food processor for thinner consistency. I left the peels on the apples but you can peel them if you'd like.

I love a good party, don't you? Egglands Best asked me to hold a brinner (breakfast for dinner) party in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What a privilege to be involved in something so important and special.

I immediately started thinking of ideas for what to make. I LOVE breakfast and could eat it all day. In fact, I'm pretty sure that I have.

I have to admit, this was the first time using Egglands Best Eggs. We really could tell a difference and we absolutely loved them. I loved the way they cooked and of course how awesome they tasted.

October marks the 26th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Did You Know?

Being overweight is linked to breast cancer risk. Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and curb calories by eating foods that give you the biggest nutritional bang for their caloric buck.

Deviled eggs are always a hit parties! I don't always make them super pretty like this but I've found that guests don't care.

**Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has invested nearly $2 billion dince inception in 1982 for breast cancer research, education, advocacy, healthy services and social support programs in the U.S.

** Eggland's Best will be pledging a donation of $50,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the second year in a row.

**Over the next month or so, Eggland's best eggs will turn their famous red "EB" stamp on every egg pink, along with a Komen for the Cure ribbon. Cilantro Egg Salad Sliders

Egg salad on a slider bun is fun and cute. I love anything mini!

Giveaway: CLOSED Egglands Best was kind enough to provide me with an apron, whisk, a plush toy (the kids love this), an egg timer, spatula, ramekins and a gift card. Plus many coupons for free Egglands Best eggs for me and my guests. They are going to give one of my readers a prize package as well for you to enjoy.

Just leave a comment telling me what is your favorite egg dish.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

I've made cauliflower mashed potatoes before and wasn't overly impressed. It tasted like mashed cauliflower, which is fine as I like cauliflower.

However, I wanted mashed POTATOES so this time I mixed half and half and it turned out perfect! It still had the texture like mashed potatoes but the healthiness with the cauliflower.

The best part was that hubs didn't even notice. He loved them. Yea!

Garlic Mashed Potatoes RecipeAdapted from What's Cooking at The Genua's?

Potatoes, peeled (1.9 oz)Cauliflower, cut in chunks (1.3 oz.)¼ cup milk of your choice 2 tablespoons butter 2 tbsp. garlic, mincedsalt and pepper to taste 1.Place the cauliflower, potato and garlic into a pot large enough to hold it all. Cover with water and bring to a boil.2.When it boils, lower the heat to a simmer and continue cooking for about 15-20 minutes. Making sure the cauliflower is very tender and soft.3.Drain and return to pot. Add the milk and butter. 4.Using a hand mixer or potato masher, mash till smooth! Add salt and pepper as needed.

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As an overweight mom of three, I finally realize that dieting doesn't mean deprivation. I am determined to make healthy, low calorie meals without compromising taste. I also believe in getting the most bang for your buck when it comes to portion size. Don't get me wrong though, I do post plenty of sweets on the blog too. It's not all healthy here but I do try!